The focus on women’s education in Bangladesh has resulted in a more equal society, especially compared to other countries in the region, but still a lot has to be done.

July 5th was the anniversariy of the 2009 riots in Chinese province of Xinjiang capital of Urumqi, where Uyghur and Han Chinese clashed. Radio Free Asia features the story of 55-year-old Rabigul Yasin, who claims she is permanently disabled, because she was wrongfully shot by Chinese police that day and as she is now unable to provide for her family, she is looking for compensation from the Chinese government.

Even though Saudi Arabia has said that has the intention to let female athletes compete in the upcoming Olynpics, it is very unlikely that there are any female athletes eligible to compete on an international level, with the only real option, showjumper Dalma Rushdi Malhas, unable to participate, as her horse is injured.